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Shift Control Cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1993 Honda Civic del Sol and 1993 Honda Civic. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Start engine, and move shift lever into Reverse. Verify transaxle engages in Reverse. With engine off, remove center console. Move shift lever into Neutral or Reverse. Remove lock pin from adjuster. Ensure adjuster and shift cable holes align perfectly. See Fig 1.
  2. Holes in end of adjuster are positioned to allow cable adjustments in 1/4 turn increments. Adjust shift cable if it is not perfectly aligned. Loosen lock nut, and adjust cable as necessary. Tighten lock nut. Install lock pin into adjuster. See Fig 1.
  3. Lock pin should not bind during installation. Start engine, and check shift lever in all gears. Vehicle should start only with shift lever in Park or Neutral. Adjust neutral safety switch (if necessary). Install center console.
Fig 1: Adjusting Shift Control Cable
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